Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces its plans for $67.5 million in supplemental funding to support the preservation and maintenance of existing roads, highways and infrastructure statewide.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration is preparing to remove four US 90 Pearl River Bridges (Project Nos. H.015138/H.000284) for potential replacement.

With no fanfare, Gov. Jeff Landry signed a new executive order Monday that continues paid parental leave for thousands of state government employees after expressing skepticism about the policy last year.

United States Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced New Orleans and Calcasieu Parish will receive $4,574,736.35 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in flood protection and emergency preparedness.

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $2,991,177.90 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana.

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La) today announced a $1,281,178 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for Louisiana disaster aid.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) today signed a new Stewardship and Oversight Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Louisiana Division Office.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that 22 projects around the state received bids in June. Eighteen contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $86.2 million.

State officials are warning of an upcoming deadline for Louisiana residents to claim more than $15 million in tax refunds before the money is transferred to the state treasurer. 

Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) today announced $3,039,454 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.